The Equalizer Season 2 Episode 16: Memories of Manon: Part 2
Aired on CBS: February 11, 1987
Directed by: Tony Wharmby
Written by : Coleman Luck
Featuring: Melissa Sue Anderson, Anthony Zerba, George DiCenzo, Jon Polito
Second half of a two parter! We see just what the freedom of the two part format gives the show: deeper relationships, deeper drama, denser plots. At times it helps (a rift between EQ and Mickey? We're doing it). At times it brings more focus to plot points you might otherwise gloss over (wait, they're "delaying" a bomb?). We're not saying it's as epic as say Kill Bill 1 and 2. We're just saying that the next Equalizer "Manon" two parter (Memories of Manon in season three) has a lot to live up to.
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The Equalizer aired on CBS from 1985 to 1989. It inspired two Denzel Washington movies and a reboot with Queen Latifah, but the original series with Edward Woodward is largely forgotten (It can be streamed on nbc.com or the NBC Roku app. Your move, Peacock). In a perfect world, it would receive all the nostalgic love of your MacGyver, your Magnum PI, your A Team, your Knight Rider. The premise - a retired special agent puts an ad in the paper to help those who feel the odds are against them (take that, paper clips and talking cars). Never heard of it? Not a problem. Vince, Chris, and Chuck take a deep dive into the show one episode at a time - incredibly absurd plots, well-known guest stars in every episode (sometimes 4 or 5!), and all other aspects of this show that make it a true hidden gem.
Note: This is pure episodic TV, very few larger plots and themes, so no need to listen in order. This podcast, like say the celebrated show Parks+Rec, had a gestation period, and our full crew kicked in on season 1 episode 16, so you might want to skip ahead.
Photo Credit: Bill Heck